Department Description

The Department of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation offers programs and master's
degrees in the areas of Counseling and Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling.
The programs utilize the services and facilities of community agencies and school
districts within the university service area.

COUN 174. Introduction to Counseling

(COUN 174 same as PSYCH 174.) An overview of basic counseling models, including psychoanalytic,
behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic approaches. Includes a personal counseling experience.

Units: 3Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

COUN 176. Counseling and Mental Health

Examination of the relationship between counseling and mental health with emphasis
on current issues of adjustment in society.

Units: 3Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

COUN 180T. Topics in Counseling

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Seminar covering special topics relating to
counseling: new developments in counseling techniques, special populations, and current
research. (Successful Career Development, $10)

This course is designed to give students a complete history of ADD along with accepted
and experimental treatment methods. The course reviews current treatment of the disorder
and practical intervention strategies designed to increase on-task behavior while
decreasing disruptive, inappropriate, and off-task behaviors in the classroom. Instructor
access is obtained through email or phone office hours. Musthave MAC OS 9.x or OS
10.x or Windows 2000, XP Home, Professional, or newer. Requires 256 MB or RAM, 5 MB
of free hard drive space, 15" or larger color monitor with minimum resolution of 800x600,
CD driver 4x miminum spped and a printer connected to your computer. Offered cooperatively
by CSU Fresno and Virtual Education Software.

A three-part course designed for human services professionals. These workshop series
will identify specific tools and strategies for tackling the challenges in today's
complex, client-centered environment. Learn to move beyond concepts to highly leveraged
and effective collaborative leadership.

Units: 1, Repeatable up to 12 units

COUN 190. Independent Study

COUN 200. Seminar in Counseling Techniques

(3; Max total 6) Prerequisite: COUN 174. Emphasis given to interviewing skills, philosophy,
theory, and methodology as applied to counseling. Student must earn a grade of B or
better to move on to COUN 208. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)

Units: 3

COUN 201. Seminar in Multicultural Aspects of Counseling

Prerequisite: COUN 174. Cognitive and experiential study of social and psychological
variables which influence the cross-cultural counseling relationship. Culturally relevant
models of counseling theory and practice are explored. Current research methods and
findings are presented. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)

Units: 3

COUN 202. Seminar in Group Counseling

Prerequisite: COUN 174, COUN 200. Theories and methods of interpersonal communication
within groups, transferal of information, group leadership and membership, role perceptions,
verbal and nonverbal interaction, and group counseling. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours -
one of the two lab hours consists of mandatory participation in an experiential group)

COUN 206. Counseling Through the Lifespan

Prerequisite: COUN 174. Explores developmental issues and life events from infancy
through old age and their effect upon individual, couples and family relationships.
The impact of gender, race, ethnicity, class and sexual orientation on developmental
process is explored.

COUN 209. Advanced Practicum in Counselor Supervision

Prerequisites: COUN 200 and permission of instructor. Content provides an introductory
experience with the role of counselor supervisor. Focuses on the supervisory processes
in terms of theoretical perspectives and practices of supervision. Enrollment is by
faculty permission only. (Formerly COUN 280T) (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)

Units: 3-6

COUN 211. Seminar in Sexuality Counseling

Presents an overview of theories and research for the treatment of sexual issues,
emphasizing relational and social contexts. Topics covered include sexual disorders,
sexual abuse, and gay/lesbian/bisexual issues. (Formerly COUN 280T section)

Units: 3

COUN 214. Student Development Theory and Higher Education

Offers an examination of the major theories of college student development. Theories
are presented with an exploration of the conceptual framework, relevant research and
criticism, and counseling applications. Implications for multicultural and ethical
practice are presented throughout the course. (Formerly COUN 280T section)

Units: 3

COUN 215. Foundations of Student Services in Higher Education

Overview of the philosophical and practical foundations of student services in higher
education. Covers historical and current trends and issues facing the student services
professional in higher education. Visit with representatives from student services.
Discusses ethical,legal and professional identity develoment.

Units: 3

COUN 219. Field Practice in Student Services

Prerequisites: COUN 200, COUN 208, and permission of instructor. Supervised practice
in a community college, college, or university. Typically requires a one-year commitment
with specific clock-hour requirements. Students must carry professional liability
insurance. Approved for RP grading and CR/NC grading. (CSU liability insurance fee,
$8) Note: If taken a third time the units could be used towards electives.

Units: 3-6, Repeatable up to 9 units

COUN 220. Seminar in Career Development Theory

Prerequisite: COUN 174. Examination of career development theories and research for
their implications in understanding career development generally and career counseling
specifically. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Course fee for assessment materials, $10)

Units: 3

COUN 230. Seminar in Marriage and Family Therapy Theories

Prerequisite: COUN 174. Study of theories, techniques, and methodology of marriage
and family therapy. Current research and methods are presented. (2 seminar, 2 lab
hours)

Units: 3

COUN 231. Seminar in Ethics and Professional Practices of Counseling

Prerequisites: COUN 200 or permission of instructor; COUN 230 taken concurrently or
completed prior to enrollment. Addresses professional concerns, including legal/ethical
issues, professional identity, and Board of Behavioral Sciences regulations. Introduces
family mediation and professional consultation. Includes a minimum of seven training
hours in child abuse assessment and reporting in accordance with MFT licensing requirements.

Units: 3

COUN 232. Psychopathology and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Prerequisite: COUN 174, COUN 176 or equivalent. Analysis of psychopathology within
the framework of the current DSM. Emphasis on integrating the etiology of the disorders
with diagnosis, theory and treatment. (Formerly COUN 207)

Units: 3

COUN 233. Seminar in Therapeutic Methods with Children, Adolesents, and Their Families

Prerequisites: COUN 206 and COUN 230 recommended. Theories and methods for assessing
and treating children, adolescents, and their families. Emphasis is placed on strength-based
approaches, play therapy, and current issues in child/adolescent treatment. Covers
parent education. (Formerly COUN 213)

Course provides an overview of the role of sexuality in human relationships, including
a review of sexual abuse, gay/lesbian/bisexual isuues, sexual dysfunctions, and intimacy
issues. Emphasis on treatment and interventions with couples. Course fulfills Board
of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) requirement for human sexuality training.

COUN 234D. Psychopharmacology

Prerequisite: COUN 232; REHAB 204A or REHAB 204B. This course will provide a general
working knowledge of psychopharmacology for mental health professionals. The course
will cover the biological basis for psychopharmacolgical treatment, principles of
psychopharmacological treatment, and clinical psychopharmacology which is the effect
on client behavior of psychotropic medications in the treatment of mental and emotional
disorders. (Formerly COUN 280T)

Units: 2

COUN 234E. Seminar in Consultation

Prerequisites: COUN 174 and permission of instructor. Introduces students to the concepts,
processes, and styles of consultation and highlights the role of counselors as consultants.
Emphasis placed on comparing and contrasting consultation to other helping roles.

Units: 1

COUN 235. Couples Therapy

Prerequisite: COUN 230. Course provides an overview of the major theories and approaches
to marital and couples therapy. Emphasis is placed on knowledge base, as well as evidence-based
clinical intervention theories and skills.

Units: 3

COUN 238. Advanced Practicum

Prerequisites: COUN 208, COUN 230, COUN 232, and permission of instructor; COUN 231
taken concurrently or completed prior to enrollment. Supervised clinical experiences
with families, couples, and/or children. Training in family systems assessment and
family communication techniques. Students must carry professional liability insurance.
Course must be completed with a grade of B or better. (CSU liability insurance fee,
$8)

Units: 4, Repeatable up to 8 units

COUN 239. Field Placement in Counseling

Prerequisites: COUN 231; 40 units in counseling program, including COUN 200, COUN
208, COUN 238, and permission of instructor prior to semester of enrollment. Supervised
practice of marriage and family therapy. Settings may include community agencies,
school therapy programs, and hospitals. Typically requires a one-year commitment with
specific clock-hour requirements. Students must carry professional liability insurance.
Approved for RP and CR/NC grading. (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)

Units: 3-12

COUN 240. Seminar in Counseling of Exceptional Children and Their Parents

Theories and techniques in working with parents of exceptional children; emphasis
placed on individual and group counseling skills with parents; direct contact with
families, case study, and current legislation. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)

Units: 3

COUN 241. Seminar in Organization of Counseling Services

COUN 242. Seminar on Parent Education, Pupil Advocacy, and Consulting

Prerequisites: COUN 174 and COUN 200 or equivalent. Emphasis on current theory and
methods of parent education, pupil advocacy, and consulting. Examination of current
models in each area including ethical standards, legal concepts, and professional
responsibilities. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)

COUN 280T. Advanced Topics in Counseling

Prerequisites: postbaccalaureate standing and permission of instructor. Topics may
include new developments in counseling techniques, rehabilitation counseling practices,
special populations, and current research.

Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 12 units

COUN 280T. Advanced Counseling Theories

This class will provide students the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding
and appreciation of the major theoretical approaches used in counseling and therapy.
Students will learn how to use these theories to conceptualize and prvode treament
for various life issues through lectures, presentations, videos, and case examples.
Topics discussed include history and core concepts of each theory, conceptualization
of life and health issues, interventions, treatment plan, and multicultural issues.

Units: 3

COUN 280T. Addictions Counseling

The course will provide students with an introduction to addictions counseling, including
substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and other addictive behaviors, major approaches
to identification, evaluation treatment, and prevention of substance abuse and addictions,
legal and medical aspects of substance abuse, populations at risk, the role of support
person, support systems and community resources.

Units: 3

COUN 280T. Psychopharmacology in Counseling

This course will provide students with an introduction to psychopharmacology including
the biological basis of behavior, basic classifications, indications, and contraindications
of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications. The course incorporates
an overview of drugs, their actions, effects, use and abuse. Students will identify
and assess the actions, effects, uses and abuses of legal and illegal drugs and learn
to make appropriate referrals.

Units: 3

COUN 280T. Crisis and Trauma in Counseling

This course provides an overview of various concepts and principles of crisis and
trauma as they relate to the field of professional counseling. Different aspects of
crisis and trauma will be explored with an emphasis on biopsychosocial understanding
of trauma; an exploration of interpersonal, communal, and hate crime forms of trauma;
an understanding of assessment, prevention, and intervention strategies; and necessary
self-care strategies for professional counselors. Topics including crisis theory;
multidisciplinary responses to crises, emergencies, or disasters; cognitive, affective,
behavioral, and neurological effects associated with trauma; brief, intermediate,
and long-term approaches; and assessment strategies for clients in crisis and principles
of intervention for individuals with mental or emotional disorders during times of
crisis, emergency, or disaster.

Units: 3

COUN 290. Independent Study

See Academic Placement - Independent Study. Approved for RP grading.

Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units

COUN 298. Project

Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average on 24 units
of the master's program including ERA 220. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. A
project consists of a significant undertaking appropriate to counseling such as the
development of a program for counseling service delivery, development of audio-visual
materials or computer software for counselor education or service delivery. An approved
proposal is required for enrollment. Approved for RP grading.

Units: 3-4

COUN 298C. Project Continuation

Pre-requisite: Project COUN 298. For continuous enrollment while completing the project.
May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved
by the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Units: 0

COUN 299. Thesis

Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average on 24 units
of the master's program including ERA 220 and completion of an acceptable thesis proposal.
See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an
acceptable thesis for the master's degree. See Kremen School of Education and Human
Development's graduate programs coordinator for school thesis guidelines. Approved
for RP grading.

Units: 3-4, Repeatable up to 6 units

COUN 299C. Thesis Continuation

Pre-requisite: Thesis COUN 298. For continuous enrollment while completing the thesis.
May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved
by the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Units: 0

REHAB 201. Seminar in Rehabilitation Counseling

Seminar in the fundamental concepts of rehabilitation counseling and vocational rehabilitation
including examination and analysis of historical, philosophical, organizational, and
functional principles. Community rehabilitation agency or orientation visit.

Units: 3

REHAB 203. Work Evaluation Procedures

Study of systems and procedures of work evaluation assessment by public and private
rehabilitation agencies to assess culturally diverse persons with disabilities. Include
principles of testing; test selection (including situational assessments and work
samples), administration and interpretation, and report generation. (Formerly COUN
280T)

REHAB 204B. Medical Aspects of Physical and Neurological Disabilities

REHAB 205. Career Placement in Rehab Process

A seminar concerning the attitudes, skills, and abilities necessary to provide effective
vocational and career placement services to people with disabilities, including vocational
diagnosis, career development, placement techniques, job analysis, affirmative action,
and appropriate legislation.

Units: 3

REHAB 206. Psychological and Social Aspects of Disability

Seminar in psychological and sociological effects of physical and mental disability
and the dynamics of adjusting to disabling conditions. Student presentation of case
studies.

Units: 3

REHAB 211. Current Professional Issues in Rehabilitation Counseling

Seminar on current professional issues in the field of rehabilitation counseling and
vocational rehabilitation programs in the public and private sectors with emphasis
on ethical standards, legal concepts, and professional development responsibilities.

REHAB 262. Assistive Technology

Seminar on systems and procedures for the rehabilitation counselor in providing technology
solutions for persons with disabilities including assessment to determine need and
fit, adjustment counseling, training in use and maintenance, funding procurement and
high and low technology resource development. (Formerly COUN 280T)

Units: 3

REHAB 264. Rehabilitaion of the Industrially Injured Worker

Seminar on multiple aspects of worker's compensation system including policy, law,
practice, case services and strategies that affect industrially injured workers. Includes
differences between public and private rehabilitation and related insurance programs.
(Formerly COUN 264)

REHAB 280T. Advanced Topics in Rehabilitation Counseling

REHAB 290. Independent Study

See Academic Placement - Independent Study. Approved for RP grading.

Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units

REHAB 298. Project

Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average on 24 units
of the master's program including ERA 220. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. A
project consists of a significant undertaking appropriate to counseling such as the
development of a program for counseling service delivery, development of audio-visual
materials or computer software for counselor education or service delivery. An approved
proposal is required for enrollment. Approved for RP grading.

Units: 3

REHAB 298C. Project Continuation

Pre-requisite: Project REHAB 298. For continuous enrollment while completing the project.
May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved
by the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Units: 0

REHAB 299. Thesis

Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average on 24 units
of the master's program including ERA 220 and completion of an acceptable thesis proposal.
See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an
acceptable thesis for the master's degree. See Kremen School of Education and Human
Development's graduate programs coordinator for school thesis guidelines. Approved
for RP grading.

Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units

REHAB 299C. Thesis Continuation

Pre-requisite: Thesis REHAB 298. For continuous enrollment while completing the thesis.
May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved
by the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Requirements

Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential Requirements

School Counseling

The Pupil Personnel Services Credential is required to function as a counselor in
a public school setting, grades K-12.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements listed in the Graduate Education Program
section of this catalog, Pupil Personnel Services Credential program applicants must
meet the following requirements:

Must complete the following prerequisite coursework and achieve a 3.0 in overall postbaccalaureate
coursework. Prerequisite coursework must be completed with a B or better: ERA 153 and COUN 174 or PSYCH 174. Students applying for the PPS Credential program only do not need to complete COUN 176 or PSYCH 166.

Obtain and submit a current medical clearance at the University Health Center or from
a private physician.

Submit a valid Certificate of Clearance to participate in public school field placement
activities

Following receipt of the completed packet and the review by program faculty, applicants
will receive written notification regarding admission status.

Program Requirements

Candidates for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential who have been approved by the
Program Faculty Review Committee for admission to the program and who want to be recommended
for the credential must complete the following program requirements: